US Embassy in Kenya Architect Jobs in Kenya

US Embassy in Kenya Architect Jobs in Kenya

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2022-090

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Position Title: Architect - All Interested
Applicants

Open Period: 09/30/2022 - 10/14/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE - 1110 11

Salary: (KES) KSh0

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-11

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Nairobi, KE

Telework Eligible: No

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 4. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Only one Open-to category should remain:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start Date

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/ certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Facility Manager, the Architect is the technical lead for the Facility Management (FM) section.

Working with a team of skilled tradespersons and is responsible for maintaining the Embassy/New Embassy Compound building systems, including component assemblies and finishes, both interior and exterior.

Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential properties.

Requirements

Experience

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses.

The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.

The job holder’s experience should include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Job Knowledge

Must know principles of developing planning specific objectives, milestones, and phases for simple to complex projects, and makes needed innovations and modifications.

Must have the ability to guide and evaluate Architectural/ Engineering (A/E) contractor and construction efforts and assesses technical and project progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted.

Must have knowledge of various types of local construction contractors and supply stores that can provide materials and/or service support.

Must have detailed technical knowledge to lead a multi-disciplinary team performing Facility Condition Assessment inspections.

Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. building codes and specifications; thorough professional knowledge in architectural design calculations and criteria; preparation of construction drawings and specifications.

Must be able to prepare Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates and draft and design computer aided designs in AutoCAD.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or similar architecture degree.

The degree curriculum must:

(1) Be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.

Evaluations

Language

English - level IV (Fluent) Written/ Speaking/ Reading is required.

In order to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager.

Kiswahili - level IV (Fluent) Written/

Speaking/ Reading is required in order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff.

Qualifications

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.

Hiring Preference Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Police Clearance Certificate.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you must submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.


All Applicants

Residency and/or Work Permit

National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.

Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya.

For more information and job application details, see: US Embassy in Kenya Architect Jobs in Kenya

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